Budget compromise raises cautious hopes for balance by 2002
After weeks of negotiation Republicans and Democrats both claim gains in a budget and tax cut deal. The plan envisages 91 billion in tax cuts, a goal to balance federal accounts by 2002, and measures including a 500 per child credit and capital gains tax cut. Critics warn timing and gimmicks may mask flaws.
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U.S.A
Washington, D.C
Congress
White House
Clinton
America
New England
Washington
Government Contacts for Public Inquiries and Offices
A list of contact points for government representatives includes President Bill Clinton at The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 Comments Office phone 202 456 1111 with note a staffer takes comments. U S Senator Pat Roberts at 116 Dirksen Washington DC 20510 phone 202 224 4774 fax 202 224 3514. U S Senator Sam Brownback 141 Hart Washington DC 20510-1403 phone 202 224 1612 State offices 612 S Kansas Ave Topeka 66603 phone 913 233-2503 and 11111 W 95th Suite 245 Overland Park 66214 phone 913 492-6378.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Fox
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Washington
D.C
S. Kansas Ave
Topeka
W. 95Th
Suite 245
Overland Park
White Cane Day Message to Ottawa Drivers
Reader Forum urges Ottawa drivers to respect visually impaired pedestrians. The writer notes white canes and felt tips used at crosswalks near Wal-Mart and asks for better awareness on October 14 National White Cane Day. Submissions must be signed with author contact details.
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Ottawa
Wal-Mart
Kansans urged to sustain state school tests amid board split
A Kansas opinion piece argues that public schools are the state's main asset and urges the State Board of Education to continue the QPA based testing system. It recounts contrasting teacher experiences with tests, cites risks to accreditation and funding, and calls for a public forum on August 12 in Topeka.
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State Board of Education
Minneapolis
Kansas State University
Topeka
Ing
University of Kansas’ Center For Education
Kevin Gilmore
Kansas State Board of Education
An unkind parent guiding youth through hardened times
Chicago based piece profiles Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn now advising on education reform while reflecting on juvenile crime and public fears. It cites rising abuse cases, Addams era juvenile courts, and McCollum's punitive proposals, arguing for balanced prevention over demonization of youths labeled predators.
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FBI
Bernardine Dohrn
Weather Underground
Chicago
Richard M. Daley
North‘western University Law School
Ayers
Dohrn
Washington
University of Illinois At Chicago
Beacon Press
Jane Addams
Boston
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